George Foreman's Daughter Freeda Foreman Apparently Committed Suicide

George Foreman’s daughter Freeda Foreman has apparently committed suicide. The 42-year-old former athlete, who followed in her father’s footsteps with a short boxing career, was found dead this weekend, in her Houston home, by a family member. She reportedly hanged herself. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! George took to Twitter to express his grief over the loss of his daughter, who he once paid to quit boxing “cause he wasn’t happy about her being in the ring.” “First Sunday in 42 years without my Freeda. She’s With her maker now,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/GeorgeForeman/status/1104935702876311552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fsports%2Fboxing-legend-george-foreman-mourns-daughter-freeda-42-in-emotional-message Freeda retired with a 5-1 record after her first loss in 2001. Our condolences are with the family.

1. FREEDA FOREMAN IN LAS VEGAS

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E366916. 03/31/00. Las Vegas, NV. Boxer Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman takes a break from training. Picture by DAN CALLISTER Online USA Inc celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,nevada,las vegas,boxing ring,boxing – sport

2. FREEDA FOREMAN IN LAS VEGAS

E366916. 03/31/00. Las Vegas, NV. Boxer Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman takes a break from training. Picture by DAN CALLISTER Online USA Inc celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,nevada,las vegas,boxing ring,boxing – sport

3. FREEDA FOREMAN IN LAS VEGAS

E366916. 03/31/00. Las Vegas, NV. Boxer Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman takes a break from training. Picture by DAN CALLISTER Online USA Inc celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,nevada,las vegas,boxing ring,boxing – sport

4. Freeda Foreman (L), daughter of former boxing cham

LAS VEGAS, : Freeda Foreman (L), daughter of former boxing champion George Foreman, lands a left to the head of LaQuanda Landers (R) in the first round of their pro debuts at the Regent Resort in Las Vegas, NV, 18 June, 2000. Foreman won her first professional fight with a KO in the second round. AFP PHOTO John GURZINSKI (Photo credit should read JOHN GURZINSKI/AFP/Getty Images) vertical,color image,photography,usa,beginnings,success,sport,females,daughter,nevada,las vegas,competition round,former,george foreman,boxing – sport

5. Freeda Foreman…

31 Mar 2000: Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman looks on during a press conference at the Regent Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. usa,sport,looking,daughter,nevada,las vegas,press conference,george foreman,boxing – sport,women’s boxing

6. Freeda Foreman…

31 Mar 2000: Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman poses in the ring for the camera during a press conference at the Regent Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. usa,portrait,sport,daughter,nevada,las vegas,press conference,boxing ring,george foreman,boxing – sport,women’s boxing

7. Freeda Foreman…

31 Mar 2000: Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman poses in the ring for the camera during a press conference at the Regent Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. usa,portrait,sport,daughter,nevada,las vegas,press conference,boxing ring,george foreman,boxing – sport,women’s boxing

8. Freeda Foreman…

31 Mar 2000: Freeda Foreman daughter of George Foreman looks on during a press conference at the Regent Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. usa,sport,looking,daughter,nevada,las vegas,press conference,george foreman,boxing – sport,women’s boxing

9. Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, puts her gloves on with trainer Larry Goossen before working out at America Presents Gym in Denver.

Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, puts her gloves on with trainer Larry Goossen before working out at America Presents Gym in Denver. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,success,females,daughter,exercising,moving activity,colorado,denver,former,instructor,boxing glove,sports glove,george foreman,boxing – sport

10. Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, relaxes with her daughter Justice Carr, 5, after working out at America Presents Gym in Denver.

Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, relaxes with her daughter Justice Carr, 5, after working out at America Presents Gym in Denver. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,success,females,daughter,content,exercising,colorado,denver,former,george foreman,boxing – sport

11. Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, warms up during a training session at America Presents Gym in Denver.

Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, warms up during a training session at America Presents Gym in Denver. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,success,females,daughter,event,sports training,colorado,denver,former,george foreman,boxing – sport,warm up exercise

12. Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, works out with her trainer Larry Goossen at America Presents Gym in Denver.

Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, works out with her trainer Larry Goossen at America Presents Gym in Denver. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,success,working,females,daughter,colorado,denver,former,instructor,george foreman,boxing – sport

13. Foreman Weigh-In

31 Mar 2000: Freeda Foreman poses before her scheduled fight which was cancelled for medical reasons at the Regent Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/ALLSPORT usa,portrait,sport,healthcare and medicine,nevada,las vegas,fighting,weighing in,foreman,boxing – sport

14. Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, poses for a portrait at America Presents Gym in Denver.

Boxer Freeda Foreman, daughter of former heaveyweight champion George Foreman, poses for a portrait at America Presents Gym in Denver. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,portrait,success,females,daughter,colorado,denver,former,george foreman,boxing – sport